Holiday Spotlight: Hasbro Interactive

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Game shows, board games, and a classic remake are heading to the PlayStation this holiday season.

By IGN Staff

The month of November usually means the year's holiday shopping season has finally started. With all the PlayStation games that are coming out in the next few weeks, it's going to be hard to know which games you should stick on your holiday list this year. That's why every day for the next seven weeks we'll be spotlighting one prominent PlayStation developer and give you the breakdown on which games that company will be releasing this holiday. And to make it easier on your wallet/Santa/generic gift-giving icon, we'll also give you our advice on whether or not the games should wind up on your want list.

Today's Spotlight: Hasbro Interactive

Last year, it was Frogger. This year, Hasbro Interactive looks to conquer the PlayStation market with even more family-friendly, non-violent games. Read on. Releases for the holiday:

Wheel of Fortune

Developer: Artech StudiosRelease Date:November

There have been versions of Wheel of Fortune for computers and game systems for years, but this is the first time the game show has hit the PlayStation. Lots of puzzles means lots of variety, and like the TV show, up to three players can compete against each other.

Our advice:If you love watching the TV show, you're going to have a blast with Wheel of Fortune. It's well designed and the atmosphere feels like the real show. Perfect for the parents who have a phobia of PlayStation action games.

Jeopardy

Developer: Artech Studios Release Date: November

Just like Wheel of Fortune, this is the first Jeopardy game for the PlayStation. And like Wheel of Fortune, this game mimics the real show to a T. And, yes, like Wheel of Fortune, up to three players can compete their brain power against each other.

Our advice:If you're smarter than the average bear, Jeopardy will fit the bill simply because the questions aren't easy. This is aimed at the older crowd due to the difficulty of the questions. Kids should stay away, but parents ¿ have a ball.

Game of Life

Developer: The CollectiveRelease Date: November

This is a board game that's been converted to play on the PlayStation. This isn't an action-packed title, it's for up to six players to kick back and have fun with a game that mocks and mimics real life.

Our advice: There's not much to the game ¿ spin the wheel and hope you land on the right spaces that will earn you more money. But for a party game, especially for people who aren't into full-blown action titles, this game could make a nice stocking-stuffer.

Centipede

Developer: Leaping Lizard SoftwareRelease Date:December

First Hasbro worked its magic on the classic Frogger arcade game. Now, with its newly acquired Atari license, Hasbro is bringing the '80s arcade game Centipede to the world of 3D. Much of the classic gameplay will remain intact, but it will also feature many new gaming features that's expected nowadays.

Our advice: Well, Frogger wasn't quite the critical success, but it sold like hotcakes. From what we've seen and played in an early version, Centipede looks like it's making the move to 3D a lot more comfortably. We think this game will have the same appeal as Frogger did last year ¿ but it will also be a much better playing game, too.